5 Frugal Tips for Saving When Gas Prices Soar

[Miche Purses]

Originally Posted by sweetmommyoftwo

5 Frugal Tips for Saving When Gas Prices Soar

5. Look into alternatives. Research other methods of transportation. These could include carpooling with co-workers, using public transportation or even riding a bicycle. Or walking more!

I particularly like this tip. I think that is very important to have alternative ways of transportation. Why not use bicycle more? It's free and we exercise at the same time.

To me is a win win situation! I'm I the only one?

[shelley.wetzel]

No, you're not the only one.

I've considered biking for close-by visits. But living in the country where it's 10 miles to the nearest town on a narrow road with LOTS of steep hills, it's not likely I'll do much (ok, any) serious biking to save gas. LOL!

[cmeprosper]

Awesome tips!

[cocofine]

Great post !
Thanks for sharing

[pat_nc]

If you have an Android powered phone, you can also download 'GasBuddy' app from the Android market. A free app that will tell you gas prices based upon where you are and where you are going.

[pat_nc]

Also if you have a Walmart with a Murphy's gas station attached, you can save 10 cents per gallon by loading a gift card in Walmart and getting your gas at Murphy's.

[CrosswordLady]

Thanks for the android tip.

[Skating]

An Ipad equivalent of the GasBuddy app is called Cheap Gas!

[saramiller]

I actually use credit cards to help me pay for gas and other expenses - different credit cards have different benefits; some give a percent back on gas, others on travel...
I also sell frequent flyer miles for cash, and I make lots of bonus cash selling credit card points.

[HomeBusinessTrainer]

Sell your car and buy a bike because gas prices are going to be out of this world, if Greece is any consideration.